PULSAR ORYX LRF XG35 Manual

Oryx LRF thermal imaging monoculars are designed for use both at night-time and during the day and provide exceptional image quality even in adverse weather conditions (fog, smog, rain) and beyond obstacles like branches, tall grass, dense foliage, etc. known to hinder target detection.

Unlike night-vision devices based on electron-optical converters, thermal imaging devices do not need an external light source and are resistant to bright light.

Oryx LRF thermal imagers are designed for various applications including hunting, observation, birdwatching, security, terrain orientation, search and rescue operations, etc.

Oryx LRF thermal imagers are equipped with a built-in laser rangefinder with a range of up to 1500 m and a measurement accuracy of ± 1 m.

To get started, see the sections:

Battery charging

Battery installation

Powering on and image setting

Laser rangefinder

Stream Vision 2

• Oryx LRF thermal imager
• АPS 5 rechargeable battery
• 2 battery-locking covers
• Power adapter
• USB Type-C cable with USB Type-A adapter
• Case
• Hand strap
• Quick start guide
• Lens cloth
• Warranty card
• Clip
• Hexagonal spanner

1. Eyepiece diopter adjustment ring
2. Lens focus wheel
3. LEFT button
4. MENU button
5. RIGHT button
6. LRF button
7. REC button
8. Power ON/OFF button / LED indication of charge level / day/night mode
9. Light sensor
10. Lens cover
11. Laser rangefinder
12. Tripod socket
13. LED indication of battery charge in the device
14. USB Type-C connector
15. Microphone
16. Battery-locking cover

• Functional and ergonomic design
• 9-colour display palette
• 3 calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic
• Detection range up to 1800 m/1969 yds
• Smooth digital zoom 2.5-20x
• Three levels of sensitivity enhancement: Normal, High, Ultra
• Integrated laser rangefinder
• Display-Off function
• Display dimming function
• Auto shutdown function
• Device firmware update using the free Stream Vision 2 App
• Defective pixel repair
• Updatable firmware
• Wide operating temperature range (-25°С to +40°С / -13°F to +104°F)
• Fully dustproof and waterproof (IP67 rated)

Video/Audio Recording

• Built-in video and sound recorder
• Integration with iOS and Android devices
• Wi-Fi remote control and viewing using a smartphone
• Storing photos and videos in Cloud when using the Stream Vision 2 App

Battery Pack

• Quick Change Li-Ion Battery Pack APS 5
• Charging from USB Power Bank
• Quick-Charge power delivery​

• Always use the APS 5 charger (purchased separately) to charge APS 5 batteries. Using an unsuitable charger can cause irreparable damage to the battery and fire.
• Do not charge the battery immediately after exposure to a cold environment. Let the battery warm for at least 30 minutes before charging.
• Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
• Do not use the charger if it has been modified or damaged.
• Do not leave the battery in a plugged-in charger after charging is complete.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or open flames.
• Do not use the battery as a power source for devices that do not support APS 5 batteries.
• Do not disassemble or deform the battery or charger.
• Do not drop or strike the battery or charger.
• Protect the battery and charger from water and moisture.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

• The battery should be partially charged (50 to 80 %) for long-term storage.
• Charge at an ambient temperature of 0°C to +35°C (32°F to 95°F) or the lifespan of the battery will decrease significantly.
• Using the battery at sub 0°C (<32°F) ambient temperature decreases battery capacity. This is normal and not a defect.
• Using the battery at temperatures outside the range of -25°C to +40°C (-13°F to 104°F) may reduce battery life.
• The battery is short-circuit protected. Any situation that may cause short-circuiting should be avoided.

The Oryx LRF thermal imager comes with an APS 5 and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. APS 5 batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology when using a standard charging set (charger*, USB Type-C cable, power adapter). Before first use, make sure the battery is fully charged.

The icons in the status bar will flash when the battery is low. The batteries need to be charged.

Option 1

1. Install the APS 5 battery (17) in the battery compartment (18) of the device.
2. Connect the USB cable (22) to the USB Type-C connector (14) of the device.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (22) to the Power Adapter (23) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
4. Plug the Power Adapter (23) into a 100-240 V socket.
5. Wait until the batteries are fully charged (indication in the status bar: ; 1 – built-in battery, 2 – removable battery).

Note: next to the USB Type-C connector (14) on the device body there is a light-emitting diode (13) to indicate the battery charge level when the device is switched off. It can also be checked by briefly pressing the MENU (4) button.

Attention! When charging rechargeable batteries via a USB Type-C connector (14) in the device body section:

• Charging priority is given to the built-in battery.
• When the device is off, both batteries are charged at the same time. When using the device, the external battery is discharged first.
• Built-in and removable batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology when using the USB Type-C cable and power adapter supplied with the device.

Option 2

1. Insert the APS 5 battery (17) along the guide into the APS 5 charger* (19)slot as far as it will go.
2. Connect the plug of the USB Type-C cable (22)to the USB Type-C connector of the Power Adapter (23) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
3. Plug the Power Adapter (23)into a 100-240 V socket.
4. Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable (22)to the USB Type-C connector (20) of the charger.
5. LED indicators (21) will display the battery charge level (see Table).
6. Wait until the battery is fully charged (LED indication (21): ).

Note: Two batteries can be charged at the same time, a second slot is provided for it.

LED indication (18) in the battery charging mode	Battery Level
	Battery charge level is from 0% to 25%
	Battery charge level is from 26% to 50%
	Battery charge level is from 51% to 80%
	Battery charge level is from 81% to 99%
	Battery is fully charged. Charging will automatically stop. The battery can be disconnected from the charger.
	Defective battery. Do not use the battery!

LED indication (18) in the standby mode**	Battery Level
	Battery charge level is from 0% to 25%
	Battery charge level is from 26% to 50%
	Battery charge level is from 51% to 80%
	Battery charge level is from 81% to 99%
	Battery is fully charged. It can be disconnected from the charger.
	Defective battery. Do not use the battery!

* Available separately

** Standby mode is when the batteries are in the charger but the Power Adapter is not connected. In this mode, the indicators are only on for 10 seconds.

Attention! When using a Power Adapter that does not support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology, the flicker frequency of the LED indicators decreases by a factor of 3 and the charge time increases.

Attention! The charger heats up during fast charging. Excess heat is removed through the radiator and does not affect the device operation.

Attention! Before installing the battery, make sure that there is an undamaged rubber insulating ring on the battery. The ring is designed to protect your device from moisture getting inside. Damage to the device due to a missing ring is not covered by the warranty. To replace or purchase a ring, contact your local distributor.

1. Put the Lock-cover (16) on the rechargeable APS 5 battery (17).
2. Insert the APS 5 battery (17) along the guide into the battery compartment (18).
3. Lock the battery (17) by turning the Lock-cover (16) clockwise until it stops.
4. Turn the Lock-cover (16) counter-clockwise to remove the battery (17).

Power can be supplied from an external source such as a 5 V or 9 V power bank.

1. Connect the external power source to the USB Type-C connector (14) on the device.
2. The device will switch to draw power from the external source while the АPS5 battery is gradually recharged.
3. A battery icon will appear on the display showing the percentage-charged level.
4. An icon will be displayed when the device is powered by an external power source and the АPS5 battery is not charged.
5. The device automatically switches to the APS 5 battery when the external power supply is disconnected.

Attention! Charging APS 5 batteries from an external source at temperatures below 0°C (<32°F) can reduce battery life. When using external power, connect the power bank to the device only after it has been turned on and working (warming) for at least several minutes.

1. Open the lens cover (10). Secure the cover with to the strap using the built-in magnet in the cover.
2. Press the ON/OFF (8) button briefly to turn on the device.
3. Adjust the eyepiece diopter ring (1) until the symbols in the display are sharp.
4. Rotate the lens focus wheel (2) to focus on the object being observed.
5. Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU (4) button and select the desired calibration mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A).
6. Calibrate the image by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (8) button (if the SA or M calibration mode has been selected). Close the lens cover when calibrating manually.
7. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the MENU (4) button to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display.
8. Select the required amplification level (“Normal” , “High” , “Ultra” )in the main menu.
9. Activate the smoothing filter in the main menu to improve the image as the amplification level increases.
10. Select one of the colour palettes in the main menu.
11. Upon completion of use turn the device off by a long press of the ON/OFF (8)

To attach the device to a clothing pocket, you can install the clip (24) on the left or right side of the device housing:

1. Unscrew the screw (25) using the hexagonal
2. Insert the clip (24) into the groove.
3. Tighten the screw (25).

Recommended: When using the device for the first time, it is recommended to connect to the Stream Vision 2 App and check for firmware updates. If a newer version is available, you should update the firmware.

Observation conditions: time of day, weather, type of observation objects affect the image quality. Custom settings for brightness, display contrast as well as the function of adjusting the microbolometer sensitivity amplification level will help to achieve the desired quality in a particular situation.

The status bar at the bottom of the display shows current operating statuses via icons, including:

1. Colour Mode:

– White hot

– Black hot

2. Image stabilization (displayed when the function is on)

3. Amplification level

4. Smoothing Filter (displayed when the function is on)

5. Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 5 seconds before automatic calibration begins).

6. Magnification

7. Microphone

8. Wi-Fi Connection

9. Time

10. Power Indication:

• Battery discharge level (when the device is powered by a built-in or removable battery).
• External battery power indicator (if the device is powered by an external power supply).
• Battery indicator with current percentage of charge (when charging from an external power source).
• Battery indicator shows a low battery charge
• Battery indicator shows a low internal battery charge

The quick menu is used to quickly access the settings for brightness, contrast, and amplification modes.

• Enter the menu by briefly pressing the MENU (4).
• A short press of the MENU (4) button enables you to toggle between functions, as described below.

Brightness – press the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to change display brightness from 0 to 20.

Contrast – press the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to change image contrast from 0 to 20.

Smooth Digital Zoom – press the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) button to change the value of the digital zoom from 2.5 to 20. The digital zoom changes in 0.1 increments.

Note: To maintain brightness and contrast settings when changing amplifying levels, activate User mode.

• Press and hold the MENU (4) button to exit the menu or wait for 10 seconds to exit automatically.

1. Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU (4) button.
2. Press the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to move through the menu items.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to select the menu item.
4. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to exit the menu or wait for 10 seconds to exit automatically.

Note: When entering the main menu, the background image darkens to enhance the menu visibility. This is normal and not a defect.

Tab 1

 Tab 2

Tab 3

The Normal , High , Ultra  sensitivity enhancement features are the latest in software algorithm offerings from Pulsar that enhance the quality of detection and object recognition, regardless of observation conditions. When the temperature contrast decreases due to conditions such as fog, precipitation or high humidity, increasing the amplification level can optimize the image picture.

To reduce digital distortion, activate the Smoothing Filter in the main menu.

Normal

High

Ultra

Option 1:

Press the RIGHT/ZOOM (5) button briefly to switch the amplification level.

Option 2:

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Amplification Level  icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the Amplification Level submenu.
4. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select one of three amplifying levels of sensitivity (Normal , High , Ultra ).
5. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to confirm the selection.

Colour palette selection

White hot is the default display mode.

To select an alternative palette, do the following:

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select Colour Modes  icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the desired palette.
5. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to confirm the selection.

Tip: to preserve brightness and contrast values when switching palettes, activate User Mode.

• White Hot – a black and white palette where black = cold; white = hot
• Black Hot – a black and white palette where white = cold; black = hot
• Green
• Red Hot
• Red Monochrome
• Rainbow
• Ultramarine
• Violet
• Sepia

Attention! The device should not be used to accurately measure temperature. The images generated are based on temperature contrast rather than true temperature readings.

Used to reduce digital distortion while maintaining a high level of sensitivity.

Smoothing Filter Off

Smoothing Filter On

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Smoothing Filter  icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to turn the filter on/off.

The User Mode function saves selected brightness and contrast settings in the device’s memory providing optimal image quality for the next use of the thermal imager immediately, with no additional adjustments needed.

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the User Mode  icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to turn the mode on/off.

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Display Settings menu item.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.

Display dimming

The dimming function is designed to reduce the brightness of the display when using the device in the dark to reduce eye strain.

The Overlay Brightness value in dimming mode will be retained when the function is turned on again.

1. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the Display dimming submenu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select one of the options: off, on or auto.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to confirm the selection.

Note: for the function to work properly, do not cover the light sensor (9).

Overlay brightness

Adjust brightness level of the icons and screensavers (Pulsar, Display off) on the display.

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Overlay brightness  icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the desired brightness level from 0 to 10.
5. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to confirm the selection.

The stabilization function allows you to get a clearer and more stable image in the case of hand tremor when observing for long periods of time or when working at high magnification.

Stabilization Activation

Option 1:

Press and hold the RIGHT/ZOOM (5) button to switch on image stabilization.

Option 2

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Image Stabilization icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to turn Stabilization on/off.

Note: the image stabilization function is automatically suspended during laser rangefinder operation or when repairing dead pixels.

Stabilization Calibration

If the image quality decreases during long-term use of stabilization, it is recommended to perform calibration.

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Image Stabilization  icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Stabilization Calibration menu item.
5. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the function menu.
6. Put device on a stable surface to avoid any movement and press “Calibrate”. The process will take about 10 seconds.

The PiP (Picture-in-Picture) function allows you to see both the main image and a magnified image in a dedicated window.

To turn on and off the function:

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the PiP Mode  icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to turn on/off.

• Press the RIGHT (5) button briefly to change the magnification ratio in the PiP window.
• The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window, while the image in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification.
• When the PiP is turned on you can control both the discrete and smooth digital zoom. In this case the zoom value changes only take place in the dedicated window.
• When the PiP function is turned off, the screen will display at the magnification that was set in PiP mode, if the PiP magnification was greater than x2.

This menu option allows you to set up your device for operation in a Wi-Fi network.

1. Press and hold down the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Settings  menu option with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
3. Press briefly the MENU (4) button to enter submenu.
4. Select the desired menu item with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.

Wi-Fi Activation

Turning Wi-Fi on/off

1. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Wi-Fi Activation  icon.
2. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to turn Wi-Fi on/off.

Password Setup

This menu option allows you to set a password to access your binoculars from an external device.

The password is used to connect an external device (i.e. smartphone) to your thermal imager.

1. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Password Setup icon.
2. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
3. The unique password only for your device will appear on the image.
4. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to set the desired password using the UP button to increase and the DOWN button to decrease the values.
5. Switch between digits with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
6. Save the password and exit the submenu with a long press of the MENU (4) button.

Access Level Setup

This menu option allows you to set required access level of the Stream Vision 2 application to your device.

• Access level Owner. The Stream Vision 2 user has the complete access to all device’s functions.
• Access level Guest. The Stream Vision 2 user has the access only to the real time video stream from the device.

1. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Access Level Setup icon.
2. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
3. Select the access level with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
4. Press and hold the MENU (4) to confirm your selection and exit from the submenu.

Wi-Fi Band

This setting helps to solve smartphone connection issues in the following cases:

• If your smartphone does not support 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, switch to 2.4 GHz.
• Many Wi-Fi networks cause interference. In this case, switching between Wi-Fi bands can improve the connection between the device and the smartphone.

1. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Wi-Fi Band  icon.
2. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
3. Press the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the WiFi bandwidth – 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz.
4. Confirm your selection with a short press of the controller MENU (4) button.

Turning on/off Microphone

This item allows you to enable (or disable) the microphone for recording sound during video recording.

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) to enter the main menu.
2. Select the Microphone  menu item with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
3. To turn on the microphone, briefly press the MENU (4) button.
4. To turn off the microphone, briefly press the MENU (4) button.

Menu item Rangefinder allows you to set up built-in rangefinder’s parameters as follows:

1. Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU (4) button.
2. Select the submenu Rangefinder  with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
3. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
4. Select the desired menu item with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.

Reticle Type

1. Select the Reticle Type  menu item with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Press briefly the MENU (4) button to enter submenu.
3. Select one of the three reticle shapes   with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
4. Confirm selection with a brief press of the MENU (4) button.
5. The selected mark appears on the image.
6. If the rangefinder is not used for more than four seconds after measurement, the rangefinder mark disappears from the image.

TPA

Function “TPA” (Target Position Angle) allows you to measure the angle of target location (angle of elevation). When the function is activated, the angle is shown continuously.

1. Select TPA with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Turn TPA on/off with a short press of the MENU (4) button.

THD

“THD” (True Horizontal Distance) function allows you to measure true horizontal distance to a target based on the angle of elevation value.

1. Select THD  with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Turn THD on/off with a short press of the MENU (4) button
3. Hereinafter the message THD will appear above the distance readings.

Auxiliary Indication of Distance

The “Auxiliary indication of distance” function shows an additional window with the result of measuring the distance near the reticle of the rangefinder.

1. Select Auxiliary indication of distance with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Turn the function on/off with a short press of the MENU (4) button.

Calibration mode selection.

Calibration enables the device to equalize the microbolometer background temperature and eliminate the image flaws (such as vertical bars, phantom images, etc.).

There are three calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic and Automatic.

The selected calibration mode is displayed in the status bar (see Status Bar section).

Select the required mode in the Calibration Mode menu item:

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Calibration Mode icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select one of the calibration modes described below.
5. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to confirm the selection.

M mode (Manual)

• Close the lens cover (10).
• Press the ON/OFF (8) button briefly.
• Open the lens cover (10) after the calibration is completed.

SA mode (Semi-Automatic)

• The user independently determines the need for calibration (according to the image being observed).
• Press the ON/OFF (8) button briefly to activate calibration.
• There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.

A mode (Automatic)

• The device is calibrated autonomously according to firmware algorithms.
• There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.
• In this mode, the user can still choose to calibrate the device using the ON/OFF (8) button if required (as in the SA mode).
• In Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer  will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 5 seconds before automatic calibration begins.

Notes:

• During calibration, the image on the display briefly freezes for up to 1 second.
• The selected calibration mode is saved after restarting the device.

1. Press and hold down the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Select option General Settings with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
3. Press briefly the MENU (4) button to confirm.

The following settings are available:

Language

Language selection:

1. Select option Language with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Press briefly the MENU (4) button to confirm.
3. Select one of the available interface languages with a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons: English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Finnish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian.
4. Save selection and exit the submenu with a long press of the MENU (4) button.

Date

Date setup

1. Select option Date  with LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (4). The date format is displayed as: YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day).
3. Select the correct values for the year, month and date with a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
4. Switch between digits with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
5. Save the selected date and exit the submenu with a long press of the MENU (4) button.

Time

Time setup:

1. Select option Time  with LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
3. Select the desired time format with a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons: 24 or PM/AM.
4. Switch to hour setup with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
5. Select hour value with a short press of theLEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
6. Switch to minute setup with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
7. Select minute value with a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
8. Save the selected time and exit the submenu with a long press of the MENU (4) button.

Units of measure

Selection of units of measure:

1. Select option Units of measure  with LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
3. Select the desired units of measurement with a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons: Meters or Yards.
4. Save the selection with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
5. Menu exit will take place automatically.

Video compression

When set to ON, standard video compression is applied so the video file size is reduced.

When set to OFF, minimal video compression is applied. In this case, the quality of the recorded video is better, but its size is significantly increased.

Warning! Larger video file sizes result in shorter recording times. This may lead to longer download times for video files through the Stream Vision 2 app.

Enable/disable video compression:

1. Select the Video compression menu item with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. To turn on video compression, briefly press the MENU (4) button.
3. To turn off video compression, briefly press the MENU (4) button.

Auto shutdown options

When this feature is enabled, the device automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity in Display off mode.

1. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select Auto shutdown options .
2. Press the MENU (4) button to enter the submenu.
3. Press MENU (4) button to select On for turning on the function If device inactive for 30 min  or Off for turning it off.

Power button light

This menu option allows you to customize the operation of the power button (8) light.

1. Select option Power button light with LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
3. With a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons select one of options: Auto, Day, Night, Off.

Note: for the function to work properly, do not cover the light sensor (9).

Haptic vibro indication

This function activates the vibration indication when the device is turned on/off and when buttons are pressed.

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Haptic vibro indication icon.
3. Press the MENU (4)button briefly to turn the function on/off.

Default settings

This menu option allows you to return the settings to their defaults.

4. Select option Default settings with LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
5. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
6. With a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons select “Yes” to restore default settings or “No” to abort.
7. Confirm selection with a short press of the MENU (4) button.

• If “Yes”is selected the display will show “Return default settings?”  with“Yes” and “No” dialogue options.
• Select “Yes” to restore default settings. If “No” is selected the action is aborted and you return to the submenu.

The following settings will be returned to their defaults before being changed by the user:

• Video Recorder Operating Mode – Video
• Amplification Level – High
• Smoothing Filter – Off
• User Mode – Off
• Calibration Mode – Automatic
• Language – English
• Microphone – Off
• Wi-Fi – Off (unique password)
• Magnification – Off (without digital zoom)
• PiP – Off
• Colour Mode – White Hot
• Units of measurement – Meters
• Wi-Fi Band – 2.4 GHz
• Display dimming – Auto
• Haptic vibro indication – On
• Power button light – Auto
• Auto shutdown if device inactive for 30 min – On

Warning: The date and time settings and default pixel map are not restored.

Format

This menu option allows you to format the Flash memory card. All files will be deleted.

Formatting should be carried out in case of a memory card error.

Before formatting, make sure you transfer all footage to other media.

1. Select option Format with LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
2. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
3. With a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons select “Yes” to format the memory card or “No” to return to the submenu.
4. Confirm selection with a short press of the MENU (4) button.

• If “Yes” is selected, display will show “Do you want to format memory card?” with“Yes” and “No”  dialogue options. Select “Yes” to format the memory card.
• If “No” is selected, formatting is aborted and you return to the submenu.

When using the device, defective (dead) pixels may appear on the microbolometer. These are bright or dark points of a constant brightness that are visible on the image.

Defective pixels on the microbolometer can increase in size relatively when digital zoom is activated.

Oryx LRF thermal imagers allow the user to remove any defective pixels on the microbolometer using firmware as well as to cancel removing.

Step 1. Enter the menu to fix the defective pixels

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Defective Pixel Repair  menu item.
3. Press briefly the MENU (4) to open the submenu.
4. Select the Defective Pixel Repair option by briefly pressing the MENU (4) button.

Step 2. Select the defective pixel

1. A marker appears in the centre of the display.
2. On the right side of the display appears a “magnifying glass” – a magnified image in the frame with a fixed cross , designed for easier detection of a defective pixel and to match the pixel with the marker, and horizontal and vertical arrows for X and Y axes showing the marker’s movement .
3. With a short press of the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons move the marker to align it with a defective pixel.
4. Switch the direction of the marker from horizontal to vertical and vice versa with a short press of the MENU (4) button.
5. Align the defective pixel with the fixed cross in the frame – the pixel should disappear.

Step 3. Remove the defective pixel

1. Delete the defective pixel with a short press of the ON/OFF (8).
2. Once the pixel has been successfully deleted an “OK”message will briefly appear on the screen.
3. You can then delete another defective pixel by moving the marker across the display.
4. Exit the Defective Pixel Repair submenu with a long press of the MENU (4) button.

Warning! The display of a thermal imager may have 1- 2 pixels represented as bright white or coloured (blue, red) dots which cannot be deleted and are not a defect.

Restore default pixel map

This option allows the user to return all previously disabled defective pixels to their original state.

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Defective Pixel Repair icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button to enter the submenu.
4. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Restore Default Pixel Map icon.
5. Activate the function by briefly pressing the MENU (4) button.
6. Using the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons, select Yes if you want to return to the factory pixel map and select No if you do not.
7. Confirm your selection with a short press of the MENU (4)

This menu item allows the user to view the following information about the device:

• SKU Number
• Firmware Version
• Device Name
• Hardware Version
• Device Serial Number
• Service Information

To display information, do the following:

1. Press and hold the MENU (4) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons to select the Device information icon.
3. Press the MENU (4) button briefly to view / exit the information.

Oryx LRF thermal imagers are capable of video recording and photography. Videos and images are saved on the built-in memory card.

Before using this feature please set the date and time (see General Settings section).

For information on how to watch recorded photos and videos, see the Stream Vision 2 user manual: Android, iOS.

The built-in recorder operates in two modes – Video and Photo.

Video mode. Video recording

1. Switch to Video mode by pressing and holding the REC (7) button.

2. The icon and the remaining recording time in HH:MM (Hours:Minutes) format are displayed in the upper left corner, for example 4:20.

3. Press the REC (7) button briefly to start video recording.

4. When the video recording starts, the icon will disappear and the REC icon and timer in MM:SS (Minutes:Seconds) format will appear .

4. Pause and resume recording video with a short press of the REC (7) button.

5. Stop recording video with a long press of the REC (7) button.

6. Video files are saved to the built-in memory card after the video recording has been stopped.

7. Press and hold the REC (7) button to switch between the Video and Photo modes (Video-> Photo-> Video…)

Photo Mode. Capturing an image

1. Switch to the Photo mode by pressing and holding the REC (7) button.
2. Press the REC (7) button briefly to take a photo. The icon flashes – the photo file is being saved to the built-in SD card.

Notes:

• You can enter and operate the menu during video recording.
• Recorded videos and photos are saved to the internal memory card in the format img_xxx.jpg (photos), video_xxx.mp4 (videos).
• Videos are recorded in clips with a maximum duration of 5 minutes. The number of recorded files is limited by the capacity of unit’s internal memory.
• Regularly check the free capacity of the internal memory and move recorded footage to other storage media to free up space on the internal memory card.
• In case of a memory card error, you can use the format function in the General Settings section of the main menu.
• When the Display Off function is activated, video recording continues to run in the background.

The Oryx LRF thermal imager is equipped with an integrated laser rangefinder.

Single Measurement Mode

1. Press the ON/OFF (8) button briefly to power the device on.

2. Activate the rangefinder by pressing the LRF (12) button briefly. A red mark appears on the display.

3. Place the rangefinder’s reticle on the target. Press the LRF (12) button briefly to measure the distance to the object once.

4. The measurement results are displayed in the upper right corner.

5. The rangefinder shuts down after 3 seconds of inactivity.

Scan Mode

1. Press the ON/OFF (8) button briefly to power the device on.

2. Activate the rangefinder by pressing the LRF (12) button briefly. A red mark appears on the display.

3. Activate the scan mode by long pressing the LRF (12) button to continuously measure the distance to objects.

4. The measurement results are displayed in the upper right corner.

5. Deactivate the rangefinder by long pressing the LRF (12) button.

Notes:

• Additional rangefinder settings are available in the Rangefinder section of the main menu.
• To select a unit of measurement (meters or yards) go to Units of Measure  subsection of the General Settings section.

Additional Information:

• The accuracy and distance of the measurement depends on the reflection coefficient of the object surface and weather conditions. The reflection coefficient depends on the texture, colour, size and shape of the object. Generally, lighter coloured objects and those with a shiny surface will have a higher reflection coefficient.
• Measurement accuracy can be influenced by the light conditions, fog, haze, rain, snow, etc. The results may be less accurate when operating in sunny weather or if the rangefinder is directed towards the sun.
• It is easier and more reliable to measure the distance to large objects than to small ones.
• When LRF mode is activated, stabilization is suspended and the stabilization icon is shown crossed out .

The device functionality allows you to quickly increase the base magnification (see Optical Magnification line in the table of Technical Specifications) by 2, 4 or 8 times as well as return to the base magnification.

Note: the magnification value is reset to the base value when the device is switched off

Press the RIGHT/ZOOM (5) button briefly to change the digital zoom.

This function darkens the screen, which aids the user’s concealment. However, the device stays on.

When this function is in use, the device switches to the standby mode, which allows it to be switched on quickly if necessary.

1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (8) The display will turn off, the current time and the “Display off” icon will appear.
2. Turn the display back on with a short press of the ON/OFF (8) button.
3. When you press and hold the ON/OFF (8) button, the display shows the “Display off” icon with a countdown. Pressing & holding the button down for the duration of the countdown will power the device off completely.

The device has a function enabling wireless communication with external devices (smartphone or tablet) via Wi-Fi.

• Turn on the wireless module in the Wi-Fi Activation  menu option.

Wi-Fi is displayed in the status bar as follows:

Indication on the status bar	Connection Status
	Wi-Fi is switched off
	Wi-Fi connection is in progress
	Wi-Fi is switched on, no connection with device
	Wi-Fi is switched on, device connected

• The device is recognized by an external device as ORYX_XXXX where XXXX are the four last digits of the serial number.
• After entering the password on a mobile device (see Password Setup subsection of the Wi-Fi Settings section for more information on setting a password) and setting up a connection, the icon in the status bar will change to .
• The Wi-Fi function will turn off automatically if there is not enough battery power for Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is on, the power supply will switch to the internal battery after the external battery reaches a 20% charge level.

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB Type-C (14) port of your device and the other end to the USB port of your PC / laptop using a USB Type-A adapter.
2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (8) button (a device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).
3. Your device will be detected by the computer automatically; no drivers need to be installed.
4. Two connection modes will appear on the display: Power and Memory Card (external storage device).
5. Select the connection mode with the LEFT (3)/RIGHT (5) buttons.
6. Confirm the selection with a short press of the MENU (4) button.

Power

• In this mode, a PC/laptop is used as an external power supply. The status bar shows the icon . The device continues operating and all functions are available.
• The Battery Pack installed in the device is not being charged.
• When the USB is disconnected from the device when in the Power mode, the device keeps operating with the Battery Pack if it is available and sufficiently charged.

Memory Card

• In this mode the device is detected by the computer as a flash card. This mode is designed for work with the files saved in the device’s memory. The device’s functions are not available in this mode; the device turns off automatically.
• If video recording was in progress when the connection was made, recording stops and the video is saved.
• If the device is in Memory Card mode and is disconnected from USB, the device will remain on.

Install the Stream Vision 2 application to download files, update firmware, control the device by remote control and broadcast images from your device to a smartphone or a tablet via Wi-Fi.

We recommend using the latest version – Stream Vision 2.

You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision 2 here.

Download from Google Play

Download from App Store

Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision 2 here.

Stream Vision 2 Manual

Android

iOS

1. Download the free Stream Vision 2 App in Google Play or App Store.
2. Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device (smartphone or tablet).
3. Launch Stream Vision 2 and go to section “Settings”.
4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check firmware update”.
5. Wait for the update to download and install. Pulsar device will reboot and will be ready to operate.

Important:

• if your Pulsar device is connected to a phone or mobile device, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update;
• if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone or mobile device but is already listed in “Settings” > “My devices” section, you may use Wi-Fi to download update.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision 2 here.

Is your firmware up to date?

Click here to check the latest firmware for your device.

Maintenance should be carried out at least twice a year and should include the following steps:

• Wipe the exterior surfaces of metal and plastic parts with a cotton cloth. Do not use chemically active substances, solvents, etc. as these will damage the paint.
• Clean the electric contacts of the Battery Pack and the device’s battery slot using a non-greasy organic solvent.
• Check lenses of objective, eyepiece and rangefinder. If necessary, remove dust and sand from the optics (it is preferable to use a non-contact method). Cleaning of the exterior surfaces of the optics should be done with cleaners designed especially for this purpose.
• Store the device in a carrying case. Remove the Battery Pack for long-term storage.
• Avoid getting repellent on the housing of the device. This may damage the appearance of the housing coating.

It is recommended to inspect your device before each use. Check the following:

• The device should be free of any cracks or deformations.
• The lenses should be free of cracks, grease, dirt or debris.
• The battery level of the device should be full. Electrical sockets should be free of salts, oxidation, or other debris.
• All controls should be responsive.

Possible cause

Battery Pack is discharged.

Solution

Charge the Battery Pack.

Solution

In case of any malfunctions during operation, try resetting the device by long pressing the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

Possible cause

The USB cable is damaged.

Solution

Replace the USB cable.

Possible cause

The external power supply is discharged.

Solution

Charge the external power supply (if necessary).

Possible cause

Calibration is required.

Solution

Perform the calibration according to Calibration Mode section.

Solution

If the image does not clear after calibration, you need to recalibrate.

Possible cause

After turning on the device, it takes some time for the sensor temperature to stabilize. This is normal and is not a defect.

Possible cause

Manual calibration has been performed with the lens cover open.

Solution

Check the Calibration Mode, close the lens cover and calibrate the device.

Possible cause

Brightness or contrast level is too low.

Solution

Adjust the brightness or contrast level in the Quick Menu.

Possible cause

The device was exposed to static charges during operation.

Solution

When the exposure to static charges is over, the device may either reboot automatically or require to be switched off and on again.

Possible cause

The object is behind glass, which obstructs thermal vision.

Solution

Remove the glass.

Possible cause

These problems may occur during observation in adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, fog, etc.).

Possible cause
Device password has been changed.

Solution

Delete the network and connect again using the password saved in the device.

Possible cause

The device is in an area with too many Wi-Fi networks that may be causing signal interference.

Solution

To ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection, relocate the device to an area with fewer or no Wi-Fi networks.

Possible cause

The device has a 5 GHz network enabled, but the smartphone only supports 2.4 GHz.

Solution

Switch the device’s Wi-Fi bandwidth to 2.4 GHz.

More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision 2 by following the link.

Possible cause

Smartphone or tablet is out of range of a strong Wi-Fi signal. There are obstacles between the device and the smartphone or tablet (e.g., concrete walls).

Solution

Relocate smartphone or tablet into the Wi-Fi signal line of sight.

More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision 2 by following the link.

Possible cause

In warm climates, objects in the background of a thermal image heat up differently because of thermal conductivity, generating a high temperature contrast and a sharper thermal image.

In cold climates, objects in the background of a thermal image will cool down to roughly the same temperature, which leads to a greatly reduced temperature contrast and a degraded image quality. This is normal for all thermal imaging devices.

Possible cause

There is an object in front of the receiver or emitter lens preventing signal transmission.

Solution

Make sure that: the lenses are not blocked by your hand or fingers; the lenses are clean.

Possible cause

The device is not being held steadily when measuring.

Solution

Keep the device steady when measuring.

Possible cause

Distance to the object exceeds 1500 m.

Solution

Pick an object at a distance not longer than 1500 m.

Possible cause

Low reflection ratio (i.e. leaves of trees).

Solution

Pick an object with higher reflection ratio (see point Additional Information in section Laser Rangefinder).

Possible cause

Inclement weather conditions (rain, mist, snow)